144/3 divided by 42/6

144/3 ÷ 42/6
=
48 7
Mixed Number: 6 6/7
Decimal: 6.857143
Percentage: 685.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/6 becomes 6/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/3 × 6/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 6 = 864    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    864/126 = 48/7

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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